Procurement Analyst (Direct Hire)

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens. This position may be filled through the Direct Hire Authority for 1102 positions. All applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration. Category Rating, Veterans Preference, Schedule A and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Procurement Analyst (Direct Hire), GS-1102-14, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations related to procurement. Analyzing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Federal Acquisition Regulation Secretariat, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that address specific policy issues. Developing and recommending policies for implementation at the Department; acts as an advocate for department policy on strategic and/or competitive sourcing issues.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and providing specific guidance regarding the acquisition of services and supplies. Providing advice and guidance on contracting matters and/or procurement systems to project managers, contracting offices, and other members of the acquisition workforce. Developing position papers related to the various phases of contracting. Developing and presenting training on acquisition-related topics. Performing oversight duties, including the Contract Review Board functions and provides expert advice and guidance to the acquisition workforce throughout the Department.
• Serving as an authoritative source of information and interprets Federal and Departmental regulatory requirements governing acquisition activities. Advising and assisting the Department's acquisition workforce in applying and implementing acquisition policies and procedures at various phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Conditions of employment

Condition of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Key Requirements:

1. Must be a US Citizen.
2. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
3. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
4. Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
5. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
6. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.

Specialized Experience for the GS-14

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience in interpreting and developing acquisition policy and ensuring that policy, practices, and procedures are in compliance and accordance with applicable acquisition management, laws, rules, regulations and organizational policy; and providing analysis and evaluation of all contracting matters.
2. Experience in managing acquisition systems to ensure capability; and advising personnel on all new acquisition system changes.
3. Experience in assessing and managing the collection and exchange of acquisition data using technology to create transparency, accountability, and acquisition lifecycle improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1. Knowledge of contracting laws and policies, including techniques of contracting operations, detailed procedures of contracting requirements with the practices of business and industry sufficient to develop policies and provide guidance to subordinate activities.
2. Ability to analytically and sufficiently evaluate audit reports, regulations, procurement data, and other relevant material, as a basis for developing and implementing departmental guides or procedures.
3. Ability to communicate orally to include tact and diplomacy and present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, obtain compliance with policies from contracting activities, and to represent the department to internal and external customers or on task forces.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your application and documentation submitted to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and the result of the USA Hires Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Non-Supervisory: Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet qualifications required, and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with this position as defined in the Qualifications section. Please be sure to give examples in your resume and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of people you interacted with, and the complexity and sensitivity of the issues you handled.

If you are found to be amongst the most highly qualified applicants, you will be referred to the selecting official. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview, check your references, and/or request that you submit a writing sample or complete a written assessment or exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position.

• A resume demonstrating your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position and substantiating your responses to the occupational questionnaire.

• Transcript: This position has a positive education requirement and requires proof of education for eligibility. You must submit an unofficial transcript that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, major(s), grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. This also applies to ED employees.
• Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP)?
• If you are a current or former Federal employee who was displaced (for example, due to a Reduction-in-Force) and want priority consideration, you must submit the documents listed below.
• Required documents for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration (All are required):

1. 1. 1. Proof that you were displaced, such as Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notice or notice of proposed removal.

1. 1. 1. 2. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing:
            • RIF as the Nature of Action (Box 5B)
            • Career or career-conditional status (Box 24 must be 1 or 2)
            • Competitive status (Box 34 must be 1)
            • Promotion potential or full performance level of the position from which you were or are being displaced. This is likely your appointment SF-50 for that position.
            • Duty location

1. 1. 1. 3. Your most recent performance appraisal showing a rating of Fully Successful or higher.

• • Your Federal position at the time you were displaced must be within the local commuting area for a location listed in this announcement. The definition of local commuting area varies based on duty location and hiring agency policy. To receive priority consideration, you must also be found well-qualified, which means you score 75 or higher based on this announcement's assessment rating criteria.

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